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Pros

Pro

Produces high-quality scans

The scanner has 6400 ppi optical resolution. The quality is slightly better than on it's brother, the Epson Perfection V800. The V850 can distinguish between very small changes in shading, to provide a more life-like result.

Pro

Great value for your buck

The scan quality is amazing for this price class.

Pro

Includes color-calibration software

Cons

Con

Overkill for regular users

The Epson V850 Pro is a professional tool for scanning film. When backing your physical family photos on your computer, this nearly $1000 scanner is a clear overkill. Scanners that cost just a fraction of the price can do a quality job.

Con

Color-calibration software is frustrating

Using the software on this Epson requires a lot of learning - reading the manual and watching the embedded videos. Getting the cheaper Epson Perfection V800 and acquiring color-calibration software like the SilverFast Ai Studio 8 in addition is a great alternative.

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